Transform your salad game with this Nut-Free Green Goddess Saladโa vibrant and refreshing twist on a classic favorite, perfect for allergy-conscious eaters. Bursting with colorful veggies like crisp romaine lettuce, spinach, creamy avocado, cucumber, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe marries wholesome, garden-fresh ingredients with a luscious homemade dressing. The nut-free dressing combines Greek yogurt, olive oil, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like parsley, basil, and chives, delivering a creamy, tangy finish without a drop of nuts. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with nutrient-rich goodness, this salad is ideal for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Perfect for those seeking a nut-free, healthy, and flavorful option, this Green Goddess Salad will keep everyone coming back for more!
Rinse and dry the romaine lettuce leaves, then chop them into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.
Add the spinach leaves to the salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it into thin rounds, and add to the bowl.
Halve the avocado, remove the pit, cube the flesh, and add to the salad.
Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips and add to the bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the salad.
In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, chives, basil, olive oil, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, and garlic clove.
Blend until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, and blend again for a few seconds to combine.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss to coat evenly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour before serving for the best flavor.
Calories |
1188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 88.6 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2683 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.3 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.0 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 614 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 14.7 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 4351 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.